Costa Rica Trip Planning Resources

If you’ve read every Costa Rica blog and still aren’t sure what to book, you don’t need more information, you need a next step. Start with the trip planning course if you’re still spiraling, or book a consult if you’re ready to decide and want me to look at your plan with you; everything else below solves one specific problem.

Christa Jimenez of Pura Vida Moms, your host for a Costa Rica itinerary consultation

Where to start

You're Overwhelmed

Start with the trip planning course. It walks you through how Costa Rica trip planning actually works, so you know what to book and in what order.

You Want Expert Advice

Book a consult. We look at your plan together on a video call and you leave knowing what to book.

You Need A 2nd Set Of Eyes

Get an itinerary review or an accommodations review. Send me what you have and I’ll tell you what works and what doesn’t.

Transportation + Safety

The driving ebook covers rental cars, insurance, and what the roads are like; the safety ebook covers theft, food and water, weather, and medical care.

Want your trip planned and booked for you?

All Products

Trip Planning Course

Self-Paced

$27
Stop spiraling through research and know what to book, where to start, and how to plan your trip.
Costa Rica Consult

1:1 Virtual Meeting

$75
Plan your trip together with me on a video call and leave knowing what to book.
Itinerary review

Custom Feedback

$100
Send me your itinerary and get honest feedback on pacing, driving, and route flow.
Accommodations Review

Done By Me

$45
Send me the places you’re considering and find out which ones are worth booking.
Driving in Costa Rica ebook

Digital Download

$10
Decide whether to rent a car or not, and understand the insurance and the roads before you get there.
Costa Rica safety ebook

Digital Download

$10
Clear answers on theft, driving, food and water, weather, and medical care, so the trip feels manageable.
Costa Rican Cookbook

Digital Download

$21
Cook Costa Rican food at home with 32 full-page recipes, sourcing tips, and the stories behind the dishes.

Questions About Choosing a Costa Rica Trip Planning Resource

If you’re still overwhelmed, start with the trip planning course. If you already know roughly what you want and need a decision, book a consult.

A consult is a live video call where we plan your trip together. An itinerary review is me reviewing a plan you’ve already built, so it works best when you have a draft to send.

No, I’m not a travel agent, and I don’t sell packages, hotels, or tours. I help you plan your own trip and decide with confidence. If you want everything handled for you, there’s a full-service agency I recommend.

Start with my free resources; the Travel Guides page collects them in one place.